PDO line carving, as a non-surgical facial lifting technique, involves implanting absorbable polydimethylcyclohexanone (PDO) lines into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue of the skin to achieve the effects of tightening the skin, improving contours, and lifting loose tissue. Over time, PDO lines will gradually be naturally degraded and absorbed by the human body. So, can the improvement effect of PDO line continue to exist after it is completely absorbed? The answer is yes, and there are several reasons for it:
Firstly, stimulate collagen proliferation. One of the core mechanisms of PDO line carving is to stimulate the body's self repair response. The implanted PDO thread can trigger a mild inflammatory response in the body, promoting a large number of fibroblasts to aggregate and secrete collagen, forming a new collagen fiber network, thereby increasing skin elasticity and enhancing firmness. This process will continue for a period of time after the PDO line is fully absorbed, as the newly generated collagen has a certain degree of stability and persistence, which can maintain a tight facial state.
Secondly, reshape the facial support structure. When PDO thread is implanted, it will be three-dimensional woven according to the pre designed wiring path, forming a strong support structure to resist gravity and enhance loose skin and soft tissue. Although the PDO line will eventually be absorbed, it has reconstructed the facial support system during the degradation process. The optimization of this internal structure can help maintain facial enhancement even after the PDO line completely disappears.
Furthermore, the contraction effect after minimally invasive wound healing. During PDO thread carving surgery, thread puncture can cause minor trauma to skin tissue. During the process of wound healing, the tissue undergoes natural contraction, which helps to further tighten the skin. This contraction effect does not depend on the presence of the suture, so even after the PDO suture is completely absorbed, it can still play a certain role in maintaining facial firmness.
Finally, individual differences and postoperative care. The duration of PDO line carving surgery is also influenced by individual differences, including age, skin type, lifestyle habits, genetic factors, etc. In addition, proper postoperative care, such as a reasonable diet, sufficient sleep, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and regular professional skincare, can effectively prolong the maintenance time of the line carving effect.
In summary, although PDO thread carving can be completely absorbed by the human body for a certain period of time, its positive effects in stimulating collagen proliferation, reshaping facial support structures, and the contraction effect after minimally invasive wound healing enable it to maintain a certain facial improvement effect even if the thread body disappears. Of course, this does not mean that the effect will last forever. Over time, the natural aging process will continue, and it may be necessary to consider thread repair or other anti-aging treatments to continue or enhance the enhancement effect. Meanwhile, individual differences and postoperative care are also important factors affecting the duration of the effect.